Fabio Di Giannantonio has quickly become a sought-after figure in the MotoGP rider market for 2025 thanks to his strong performances this season. Yamaha has already expressed strong interest in signing the Italian to Pramac, while the satellite team will move to Yamaha from 2025.
However, By Giannantonio remains faithful to his priorities, preferring to extend his adventure with his current team, VR46, as he revealed on the sidelines of the German Grand Prix at Sachsenring.
« As I said, there are plans A, B and C – exactly in that order“, he replied when asked about his future. “ So if we don't find the right project with this team, there is a plan B and a plan C. But the objective is to continue with this VR46 team. We will negotiate this in the coming weeks."
For Fabio DiGiannantonio, a " good project » means the possibility of controlling the Ducati current factory with VR46 in 2025. Until now, the team has always been equipped with the previous year's model. With Pramac changing manufacturer, VR46 could receive at least one of the three current prototypes for the 2025 season.
« If that doesn't work, there are alternatives" , admits By Giannantonio. But his plan A remains to continue with VR46, even though he is aware that the team has other options. “ It's a very good team, a great team. And because she's so awesome, Of course she has other options.. I think there is a long list of drivers who would like to join the team. I'am aware."
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« There are so many teams that want Fabio Di Giannantonio now, but I wonder where they were last year »
By Giannantonio is also at the top of the list for VR46. The team manager, Uccio Salucci, confirmed at the Sachsenring at motorsport total : " yes, I would like to extend with him. I hope this will happen in the next few days. There are so many teams that want him now, but I wonder where they were last year. They are here now and we will see what happens in the near future."
In fact, after leaving Gresini in 2023, By Giannantonio found himself temporarily unemployed for this season, but then found a new home at VR46 and has integrated well, even though he is not part of the VR46 academy – like his predecessors on the team.
« Diggia was a pleasant surprise in many ways: character, way of working. I didn't expect him like that, to be honest" , admits Salucci. “ I knew that one day the team would have to open up to non-academy drivers. We also talked about it a lot with Valentino and we were always ready to get involved in this new thing, as we are doing with Diggia. It is also a reason for personal growth because I used to work with runners that I have known since childhood and that I know like the back of my hand. With Diggia, however, it was a blank slate that we filled in together. He does a very good job and I would like to continue working with him. »
Beyond the human aspects, the performances are also there, as the team boss emphasizes VR46 : " in my opinion, Diggia is having a very good championship. He is doing very well. In Assen he was fourth, he is still there and close to the podium. And he comes from a situation where he didn't have a motorcycle. » But this time, looking ahead to the 2025 MotoGP season, By Giannantonio will certainly not be left without a mount.
